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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Tractor Preparation
The Landoll 8530 Finisholl is designed to be pulled
by tractor equipped with a double lip or clevis type hitch.
If your tractor is not equipped as such, you need to
purchase the hitch from your local tractor dealer. Before
attaching the Finisholl, prepare the tractor as
follows:
1. Inflate the rear tractor tires equally and add ballast
according to the tractor operator's manual.
2. Lock the tractor drawbar in the center position.
Attaching to the Tractor
1. Align the tractor drawbar with the machine. Raise or
lower the Finisholl hitch, as needed, using the swivel
jack. Carefully back the tractor to align the hitch
clevis hole.
Hitching - Crushing Hazard
You may be severely injured or killed by being
crushed between the tractor and implement. do
not stand or place any part of your body between
machines being hitched. Stop tractor engine and
set park brake before installing hitch pins.
2. Attach the unit with proper size hitch pin. Secure the
hitch pin with locking retainer to prevent unintentional
hitching.
3. Always place the swivel jack in the field storage
position before setting the machine in motion.
4. Attach safety chain to tractor allowing plenty of
movement for turning both directions. The safety
chain should latch securely to prevent it coming
loose.
5. Clean all hydraulic couplings and attach to the
tractor.
6. Fully extend the hydraulic lift wheel cylinders, and
place the cylinder lockouts in the transport lock
position over the cylinder rods. Secure the lockouts
with the lockout pins. Fold implement wings and
install lock pins to secure the wings.
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DANGER
7. Plug in the electrical 7-pin connector for the lights.
a. The tractor should have a good clean receptacle,
free of dirt and corrosion.
b. Make sure the 7-pin connector is inserted all the
way in, and allows the cover to latch over the
keyway to secure it in place.
NOTES
The lighting system requires a good clean
connection. Verify correct operation before
transporting. If the lights do not seem to work right,
check the installation of the 7-pin connector and the
condition of the pins.
Hydraulic Lift System
The Finisholl is equipped with a rephasing hydraulic lift
system to raise and lower the unit in the field.
Figure 4-1: Hydraulic Leak Detection
Escaping hydraulic fluid can cause serious
personnel injury. Relieve system pressure before
repairing, adjusting, or disconnecting. Wear
proper hand and eye protection when searching
for leaks. Use cardboard instead of hands
Figure
4-1. Keep all components (cylinders,
hoses, fittings, etc.) in good repair.
WARNING
See
F-756-0321
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